Italy, Carota Boys, Australian Open, drugs case: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated after Six Kings Slam
Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth. Here is all you need to know about the two-time Grand Slam champion who just won the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh.
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Who is Jannik Sinner?
Jannik Sinner is an Italian tennis player who reached the world No 1 ranking for the first time on June 10, 2024. He won his first Grand Slam title at the 2024 Australian Open and added a second at the US Open the same year.
What did Sinner do at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh?
Sinner was invited to play at a tennis exhibition in Riyadh in October 2024, and won the largest prize money in tennis history.
The Italian played at the Six Kings Slam alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. In the quarter-finals, he beat Medvedev 6-0, 6-3, while in the semi-finals he saw off Djokovic 6-2, 6-7 (0), 6-4 to reach the final.
In the final, he played Alcaraz, with $6 million on the line for the winner (to go with their $1.5 million appearance fee). Sinner prevailed, beating the Spaniard for the first time in 2024 with a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3 victory in Riyadh.
what did jannik sinner do at the 2024 Shanghai Masters?
Jannik Sinner prevailed over 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Shanghai Masters final 7-6 (4), 6-3 to win his fourth ATP Masters 1000 title overall and third of the season.
In the previous round, he defeated the likes of Japan’s Taro Daniel, Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry, American Ben Shelton, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, and Czech Tomas Machac in Shanghai.
what did jannik sinner do at the 2024 china open?
Jannik Sinner reached the final of the China Open for the second consecutive year, losing to his biggest rival Carlos Alcaraz in a high-quality three-set final.
Sinner was the defending champion and came into the tournament on an 11-match winning streak. This was extended to 15 matches as he reached the final, but he lost to Alcaraz for the third time in 2024 as the Spaniard took the title off him in a breathtaking final.
DID JANNIK SINNER FAIL A DRUGS TEST IN 2024?
Yes. Actually he tested positive twice for the banned drug, Clostobol, during the Indian Wells Masters in March 2024. Sinner maintained his innocence and successfully appealed against provisional suspensions in both cases, claiming that the drug must have entered his system through cross-contamination, via a spray used by his physio on a cut of his own, which then entered his system when he was being massaged.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled in August 2024 that Sinner’s two positive samples for a banned anabolic steroid were through no fault or negligence of his own and he avoided a ban.
However, on September 28, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) announced that it was appealing the original ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and is seeking a ban of between one and two years, saying the no-fault or negligence ruling was “not correct under the applicable rule”.
How did Sinner fare at the 2024 US Open?
Sinner won his second Grand Slam title at the 2024 US Open, defeating No 12 seed Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the final. In doing so, he became the first-ever Italian to win multiple major titles, and just the fourth-ever man to win his first two slams in the same calendar year.
The Italian defeated Great Britain’s Jack Draper in straight sets to reach the final.
Prior to his semi-final win, Sinner had defeated Mackenzie McDonald, Alex Michelsen, Christopher O’Connell, 14th seed Tommy Paul and fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in the tournament.
What did Sinner do in Cincinnati in 2024?
Jannik Sinner won the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati in August, 2024, to claim his third Masters-level trophy and 15th overall career title.
He endured a tough week, with his hip giving him trouble at times. His campaign began with a 6-5, 7-5 win over America’s Alex Michelsen, before he was handed a walkover into the quarter-finals. There, he had to come back from a set down against Andrey Rublev, who had beaten him the preceding week in Montreal. He prevailed 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, setting a semi-final against Alexander Zverev which he also won in three sets, 7-6 (6), 5-7, 7-6 (4).
In the final, Sinner overcame a spirited challenge by home hero Frances Tiafoe, winning the championship match 7-6 (4), 6-2.
What is Sinner’s highest ranking?
The Italian clinched the No 1 spot for the first time on June 10, 2024 after Novak Djokovic withdrew prior to the Roland-Garros quarter-finals because of injury. Djokovic was defending 2,000 points from his 2023 title in Paris.
You can find Sinner’s current ranking and his ranking history on his ATP Tour profile page.
what did jannik sinner do at the 2024 national bank open?
Jannik Sinner won his first two matches to reach the quarter-finals of the 2024 National Bank Open in Montreal, where he was the defending champion.
However, he lost in three sets to Andrey Rublev in the last eight, appearing to struggle with a hip issue during that loss. After the match, Sinner cast doubt on his participation in the following tournament, the Cincinnati Open, because of this injury.
Who is Jannik SINNER dating?
As of October 2024, Jannik Sinner is dating fellow tennis player Anna Kalinskaya, from Russia. During the first week of the French Open, the Italian confirmed that they were together but did not want to provide any further details on the same.
“You know, I don’t like to talk much about my private life,” Sinner said in Italian. “Yes, I’m with Anna, but we keep everything very confidential. I won’t say more.”
The Russian was also seen in the stands cheering for Sinner during the 2024 US Open.
what did jannik sinner do at the 2024 halle open?
Jannik Sinner won his 14th ATP title at the 2024 Halle Open. It was his fourth title of the season and his first title on grass courts. It was also significant as it meant he won a title in his first tournament appearance as the new world No 1.
Sinner beat Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (8), 7-6 (2) in the final.
what did jannik sinner do at roland-garros 2024?
Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of Roland-Garros. He faced rival and friend Carlos Alcaraz in the last four in what was their ninth meeting. Sinner lost in five epic sets.
En route to the semi-finals, Sinner beat Eubanks, Gasquet, Kotov and Moutet before facing Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals.
What did Jannik Sinner do at the 2024 Miami Open?
Sinner won his second Masters 1000 title in Miami in March 2024. The Italian was dominant throughout the event, dropping just one set in the second round.
In the semi-finals, he put on a clinic to dispatch defending champion and world No 4 Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 6-2. Two days later, in the final, he did it again against No 11 seed Grigor Dimitrov, seeing off the Bulgarian 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour.
The victory elevated Sinner to a career-high ranking of No 2 in the world, and saw him become just the fourth player ever under the age of 23 to win three titles in the first three months of the year.
WhAT DID Jannik Sinner DO AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN IN 2024?
In January 2024, Jannik Sinner won his first-ever Grand Slam title at the 2024 Australian Open, beating Novak Djokovic in the semi-final 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3, and then coming from two sets to love down to defeat Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the final.
What did Jannik Sinner do at the 2023 Davis Cup?
In 2023, Jannik Sinner led Italy to its first Davis Cup title since 1976 (second overall), helping his country come from behind to beat Serbia 2-1 in the semis before sweeping Australia 2-0 in the final.
Sinner saved three match points as he beat Novak Djokovic in the singles and then teamed with Lorenzo Sonego to beat Djokovic and Kecmanovic in the deciding doubles to set up a final against Australia. After Matteo Arnaldi defeated Alexei Popyrin, Sinner won the clincher with a 6-3, 6-0 rout of Alex de Minaur.
What did Jannik Sinner do at the atp finals in 2023?
Jannik Sinner got his first-ever career win against Novak Djokovic at the 2023 ATP Finals, winning 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (2) in Turin. He went unbeaten to win the Green Group, and then defeated Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to reach the final, the first Italian man to do so. In the final, he was beaten 6-3, 6-3 by Djokovic.
What is the biggest title won by Jannik Sinner?
Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open in 2024, his first-ever Grand Slam title in his first-ever Grand Slam final. Since then, he’s added a second major title, winning the US Open in September 2024.
Sinner won his first Masters 1000 title in August 2023 when he beat Alex de Minaur of Australia in the final in Toronto. It was his eighth career title and moved him up to a then career-high ranking of No 6. He has added two more Masters Series titles (Miami 2024 and Cincinnati 2024) to his resume since then.
Who leads the Sinner vs Alcaraz rivalry?
As of October 20, 2024, Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 6-4, not including their meeting in Riyadh. Alcaraz won their first meeting, at the Paris Masters in 2021 and again at the US Open in 2022, when he saved match point to beat the Italian in the quarter-finals on the way to his first slam title. Sinner won their second Grand Slam clash, at Wimbledon in 2022. Alcaraz won in Indian Wells in 2024, before winning again in the semi-finals of Roland-Garros later that same year and earning a third victory over Sinner in 2024 by beating him in the final of the China Open.
Most recently, the pair played at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, which Sinner won. However, the clash was an exhibition match, so it does not count in their official head-to-head.
Who is Jannik Sinner’s coach?
Sinner is currently being coached by Simone Vagnozzi and Darren Cahill. During the 2022 grass court season, Cahill joined the Italian’s team as coach. Cahill, a former world No 22, has earlier worked with Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simona Halep among others.
In February 2022, Sinner announced that he is making a change to his coaching arrangements and parted ways with Riccardo Piatti and all his entire coaching team. The Italian had worked for seven years under the tutelage of Piatti, whom he left home to train with at the age of 13.
Where was Jannik Sinner born?
Jannik Sinner was born in San Candido, Italy. He currently resides in Monte-Carlo. San Candido is a town in northern Italy, in South Tyrol, near the Austrian border.
How old is Jannik Sinner?
Sinner was born on August 16, 2001, which makes him 23 years old as of October 20, 2024.
How much prize money has Sinner won?
As of October, 2024, Sinner has earned over $29 million in career prize money on the ATP Tour. This does not include the $6 million he won recently in Riyadh, taking his total to more than $35 million. You can find his updated prize money stats on his ATP Tour profile page.
How is Sinner associated with the Carota Boys?
The Carota Boys, comprising of five die-hard fans of Jannik Sinner, are dressed like carrots with the concept inspired from Sinner’s red hair and also from the fact that Sinner ate carrots during a changeover in a competition in Vienna a few years ago.
Carota Boys first appeared in the Rome Masters in May 2023 before they travelled to Paris for the French Open, which marked their Grand Slam debut, and later to London for Wimbledon. They also travelled to the US Open, where they finally met with Sinner.
What is Sinner’s best shot?
Even though he is still young, Sinner is already known for having one of the most powerful backhands in tennis. In an article for ATPWorldTour.com, analyst Craig O’Shannessy points out that the Italian hits his backhand with more topspin – in terms of revolutions – than anyone else on the Tour. It also ranks high in terms of pace.
What is his nickname?
Sinner is known as “The Fox” or “Jan the Fox.”
How many titles has Sinner won?
Sinner has won 17 singles titles on the ATP Tour. He won his first title in Sofia in 2020 and added a second at the start of 2021, in Melbourne. He also reached his first Masters 1000 final in Miami, losing out to Hubert Hurkacz in the final.
Sinner added three more titles in 2021, winning in Washington, Sofia – for a second time – and then in Antwerp. He added a sixth title by winning in Umag in 2022. He won four titles in 2023; first in Montpellier in February 2023, followed by Toronto in August and then Beijing and Vienna in October.
He began 2024 with his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, before backing that up by winning the Rotterdam Open in his first tournament since becoming a Grand Slam champion.
Sinner won the 2024 Miami Open presented by Itau, a Masters 1000 event. He was dominant throughout, winning his semi-final against world No 4 Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 before sweeping past Dimitrov 6-3, 6-1 in the final. He then won the 2024 Halle Open. It was his fourth title of the season, his first as a new world No 1 and his first on a grass court.
Sinner won his third Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati, defeating Frances Tiafoe in the final. He then added a second Grand Slam title just weeks later, claiming the 2024 US Open with a win over America’s Taylor Fritz in the final.
He also stunned the field at the 2019 NextGen ATP finals in Milan. “I’m surprised because it’s been an unbelievable week,” Sinner said, after winning the title. “All the players are unbelievable players. If not, they are not here. I was the [lowest-ranked] one. I was the [eighth] seed. So I tried to have my chances and, of course, today I’m very happy about my game.”
What is Jannik Sinner’s best performance at Grand Slams?
Sinner went all the way at the 2024 Australian Open, beating Daniil Medvedev in the final to win his first Grand Slam singles title. Prior to this, the Italian reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2023.
He won his second Grand Slam at the 2024 US Open, where he beat American Taylor Fritz for the title.
His best performance at the French Open and Wimbledon has been a semi-final appearance. The Italian made the last four at Wimbledon in 2023 and at Roland-Garros in 2024.
What other sports does Sinner excel at?
Sinner was a top-flight skier in Italy from ages 8-12. He lives in a region of Italy that is known for producing skiers. “In our parts, the first sport is, of course, skiing,” he said in a video shot for the ATP Tour. “I was second in Italy, but at the end I decided to play tennis because I enjoyed it more.” Sinner has also skied with legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn.
Vonn said in February 2024 that Sinner reminds her in many ways of one of her favourite tennis players – Roger Federer.
What other sports does he like?
Sinner is a big football fan. He roots for AC Milan. Ahead of his title run at the Next Gen ATP Finals, the Italian was able to attend one of the club’s matches at San Siro stadium. “My best friend is a Milan fan, so we watched a little bit of football and now I am a Milan fan,” he says.
What does he do for charity?
He made pizzas! Sinner and his agency, Starwing Sports, started a contest where they asked people to make a pizza that looked like Sinner or another Italian figure. For every photo uploaded they donated 10 Euros to charity to help provide medical supplies for the fight against Covid-19.
Who was his idol growing up?
Sinner says Roger Federer was his favourite player when he was young.
“I send a message to Roger: ‘Play another year, so maybe our match is only postponed for 12 months’,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport. “Beating Federer at Wimbledon has always been one of my dreams.”
How active is Sinner on social media?
Sinner is very active on Instagram, where he has 2.9 million followers, as of October 20, 2024. He is also on X, formerly Twitter, where he is followed by 272,000 followers.
